1988 Other Subaru Models No Spark

YORKSHIRE

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1988 SUBARU

4 CYL

4WD

MANUAL

123,000 MILES

Motor ran fine then had trouble starting then it started the next time I switched off it would not start again.
I found out there was no spark to the plugs but there was power to the coil. There is no power going to the distributor(Electronic) Tried a used distributor and ECM

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Sunday, November 16th, 2008 AT 8:06 PM

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JNOVACK

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I need more info on car what model the engine size

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Sunday, November 16th, 2008 AT 8:13 PM

IMPALASS

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Hello

Okay, to help you best I am going to need your specific model. Please be specific as there are several 4WD choices. Next, please give me your specific engine size in liter and the 8th digit of our VIN.

Once I get this info. We can jump right into checking a few things

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Sunday, November 16th, 2008 AT 8:13 PM

YORKSHIRE

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The Engine is 1800 OHV SPFI
The 8th Vin Digit is B Thanks Roy

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Sunday, November 16th, 2008 AT 8:42 PM

YORKSHIRE

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IT is 2 or 4 Wheel drive selective

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Sunday, November 16th, 2008 AT 8:46 PM

IMPALASS

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Hello Roy

Hey, either jnovack or myself want to assist you but you still left off the model of the vehicle. I have attached the choices. Please let us know.

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Sunday, November 16th, 2008 AT 8:52 PM

YORKSHIRE

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IT is a 1988 Suburu 4WD GL10 5 door Station Wagon
VIN# JF2AN53B0JE428298
1800CC SPFI
Hope this is what you require. Roy

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 11:51 PM

JNOVACK

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Here are 2 charts to test let me know what you get form tests but let me ask when a tuneup was done (new plugs ,wires,dist. cap,rotor)

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Friday, November 21st, 2008 AT 11:56 AM

YORKSHIRE

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The pugs are new, The wires about a year same as cap and rotor.
The thing is there is no power going to the distributor
whe wire seems to be from the firewall area. The test sheet you sent is to faint to read. Roy

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Friday, November 21st, 2008 AT 1:17 PM

JNOVACK

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Check ecm terminal 17 and 9 for voltage also check coil it suplies spark to dist. here is wiring diagram I also emailed the tests and wiring diagram to you for better seeing check your grounds to and from also fuse #11